Boots Summer Holiday Hauling

In a few weeks time me, my sister and our friend are going on holiday. It was a birthday present from me to her for her 21st birthday. And of course going on holiday means buying lots of new things. I did want to get a whole new wardrobe to go on holiday with but instead I decided to spend some of my wages on new beauty products - because quite frankly, I'm an addict. So I went into Boots and these are the things that I bought. Of course, I'm taking other things but I wanted to keep it as a haul. Before I go on holiday I'll show you everything that I'll be taking with me. We're staying in the UK so it means that there are no limits!

Clarins Daily Energizers Great Skin Kit - £15.00

I originally went to pick up the Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel but when I saw this kit I knew I had to get it. It contains the Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel, Clarins Daily Energizer Wake-up Booster, Clarins Daily Energizer Cream and the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. They're all mini sizes but to say they're mini sizes is a bit unfair considering I think they're decent sizes. I thought it'd be better to buy this kit beforehand and see if the range agrees with my skin. And also, I have been wanting to try the Beauty Flash Balm out for a really long time now. Unfortunately, I'm taking this on holiday with me so there won't be a review for a few weeks. I don't know how I'm going to resist using the products.

No7 Anti-Dark Spot Facial Sun Protection SPF15 - £11.00

Sun protection for the face is a big must have for me so it's taken me a while to decide on this one. Like Soltan this has a 5* UVA rating and the great thing about it is that it protects against dark spots which is something that I suffer with due to my scarring on my face. Unfortunately, it's only SPF15 but I am only going away in the UK so it should definitely be enough.

Soap & Glory Mist You Madly Mini Body Spra - £3.50

I have the full size of this and also a mini size that's nearly running out so when I saw that this was on the 3 for 2 offer that Boots currently have on, I couldn't say no. It has the classic Soap and Glory scent and it smells so beautiful. Definitely my favourite body spray.

John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and Conditioner - £1.99 each

I have been wanting to try out this range for a while so when I saw the mini's I immediately put back the TRESemme shampoos that I was holding and picked up these. I decided to go for two shampoos and one conditioner as these were also in the 3 for 2 and one mini bottle of shampoo isn't enough for me on holiday.

No7 Beautiful Skin Quick Thinking Wipes - £7.00

I needed some skin care wipes for removing any eye make up and just if I've had a late night and I'm feeling lazy so I picked these ones up. They're great face wipes and one of the best that I've tried. They remove all make up and leave the skin feeling beautifully soft.

Soap & Glory Hand Maid Antibacterial Hand Cleansing Gel - £2.50

I've seen this floating around the blogosphere for a while and I really wanted an antibacterial hand gel but I don't tend to like the alcoholic scent of them. So when I picked this up and smelt it I immediately popped it into my basket. It smells like once again, the classic Soap and Glory scent.

Soap & Glory Mini Clean, Girls Creamy Body Wash - £2.50

And finally, a body wash! I was going to go for the Clean on Me one but I already have one mini size of that plus two full sized bottles as it's my favourite body wash. So I decided to go for the alternative body wash as it's one that I've never tried before.

So altogether this cost me £25.79 instead of £47.47. It cost me a lot less than it should've done because of 3 for 2's, staff discount and vouchers. I even shocked myself when I added up the receipt price and the actual price and I can't wait to try out some of the products. As always, I highly recommend going to the Advantage Card kiosks before buying anything in Boots as they have some great offers there.

I hope you're all well. Are you going on holiday this summer?

xxx

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation Review & Comparison Photos

After all the glowing reviews of this foundation popping up on both blogs and in YouTube videos, I couldn't resist making the purchase especially since I've noticed a change in my skin (I'm looking to overhaul my skin care routine) - it's a lot more dull than it used to be. I also noticed that in Boots this foundation is currently on offer for just £6.99 (£6.12 with discount) which is an absolute bargain, so I went out and bought it.

 And I'm so glad that I did. First of all the packaging for a high street foundation is lovely. It's very sturdy, made of glass, comes with a pump for hygiene and also is very pretty - I particularly love the bright orange lid which is something that I love seeing in mornings. The scent of this foundation is very nice; it's fresh and clean which is refreshing for me as my foundations normally smell like paint. The foundation feels very light on the skin even though I'd say it's medium/full coverage. It isn't matte but it isn't completely dewy it just makes your skin look radiant, glowing and awake. It's very easy to apply and blend and also contains SPF15 which is great for summer - but not so good for photographs.

My skin is pretty bad at the moment and as you can see this foundation covers all my imperfections. The scars still kinda show through which isn't a problem for me (unless I'm going on a night out but that's nothing that a concealer can't fix). As I've already mentioned it makes the skin look glowing and you can see this in the picture above.

It's a great foundation and it's the best I've tried from the high street so far. I've only just purchased it yesterday but I'm already in love with it. I even went out earlier and bought another one for my mum. You can buy it from Boots on offer for £6.99 here (normal price £8.99).

Have you tried this foundation? What do you think?

xxx

GLAMGLOW Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask Review

I briefly mentioned GlamGlow here and promised that I'd do a full review of this product and here it is.

I only have the sample/travel sized version of this product and the full size actually comes in a tub so all you have to do is dip your fingers inside it and pull out as much product as you need. I think the full packaging looks better but the sample sized packaging is a lot more practical as I prefer squeezing products out of tubes. This product is a face mask and a scrub in one which has done a lot before but there's something special about this. It started off by being used on Hollywood film sets and more recently, it's made its way to the UK and I'm so glad that is has done. I apply this to my skin, let it set which takes about 10 minutes then add water to exfoliate my skin, wash it off and the results are just incredible. It's very hard to explain how this mask does it but it does. My skin looks glowing, bright and clear. It hasn't broken me out and I've used it about 3 times since receiving it. It's absolutely wonderful and is a great boost for your skin that doesn't just last for a few hours - the glow lasts for around 3 days on average. It really is a wonder product but the only downside is the price. A small 15ml tub retails for £19.99 and the bigger 50ml retails for £49.99 which is very expensive. But don't get me wrong, it's worth the price and when I'm older and hopefully rich, I will be purchasing this constantly. But for a poor student like me, it's no good. So I'm currently cherishing this sample and only using it as and when I need. And seeing as it's June and half way until Christmas, this will definitely be making its way onto my Christmas list.

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts on it?

You can view the GlamGlow website and buy the product here.

xxx

*PR Sample

imPRESS Press-On Manicure Review

Ever since I first saw imPress nails in Boots, I knew I wanted them. But I'm a novice when it comes to false nails. I struggle to do my every day tasks when I'm wearing them so I didn't want to spend the money on them. So when I was given the chance to sample them, I couldn't say no.

 I absolutely love the packaging. Even my sister says  it's possibly one of the coolest things she's ever seen. The nails are housed in a sturdy nail polish bottle and the bottle comes with 24 nail covers in 12 different sizes so you're bound to find a nail to fit yours. The beauty of these is that you don't glue them on. You simple peel the tab off the back, push them up to the cuticle, hold for about 5 seconds and tada, beautiful nails in an instant.  

 I was sent the colour 190 Call My Agent* which is the most beautiful, true red I've ever seen. I love this colour because it's great to wear with anything and I can see myself getting a use out of these nails. The whole stick on effect only lasts once. Once you've peeled off the sticker, applied them and then used them, you can't use them as press ons again. But you can use them as normal false nails which is good enough for me!

They last a really long time - up to seven days. The pictures above are the nails are 4 days and they were still going strong. Only one nail started to fall off and I'm guessing that's because when I first applied them, I started fiddling around with them. But a little bit of nail glue and they're as good as new again.

I really love these and I'm a true convert. I can see myself buying more packs. I'm especially interested in Rock It, Estatic Cling, TGIF and Totally Busted. 

You can see more colours and designs here and these are available from Boots and Superdrug for £7.99 or £8.99 depending on the design you choose.

xxx

*PR Sample